The sources said the operation was carried out on the basis of intelligence regarding the presence of militants in the area. During the operation, the vehicle allegedly being used by the suspects was also destroyed.
A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the site, according to the sources. They claimed that the two militants were allegedly involved in terrorist attacks on the Mashkel Police Station and a Customs House.
Security sources further said the recovered weapons and ammunition were allegedly intended to be used in targeted killings of civilians and other terrorist activities.
The sources said security forces are continuing operations against militant elements under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna in Balochistan. Further search and clearance operations are also underway in the area.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the identities of the two suspects or provided an independent account of the operation.